How Many Syllables In Deplore?
2syllables
Deplore has 2 syllables, de-plore. It is a disyllabic word.
deplore
/dɪˈplɔː/ UK /dɪˈplɔːr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, plore.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/dɪ.plɔː/
Division By Letters
de-plore
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Deplore
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | pl | ɔː | – | CCV | open |
Why Deplore Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in deplore?
Deplore has 2 syllables, de-plore. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈplɔː/.
Which syllable is stressed in deplore?
The second syllable, plore, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of deplore?
Deplore has the structure CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide deplore into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.plɔː. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-plore.